Comprehensive Examination and Summative Final Report Stacey Thompson Lamar University- ET 8011
Abstract My name is Stacey Thompson and I have been attending Lamar University’s Academic Partnership Program in order to earn my Master’s Degree in Technology Leadership. Preparing effective technology facilitators and leaders is an increasingly important mission for colleges of education, (Williamson & Redish, 2009). I have learned a plethora of information that will be beneficial to me as an educator or technology leader or facilitator. This experience has broadened my vision of education in schools and has given me background knowledge of how to create continuous improvement for our students.
Future Career Plans and Goals My future career plans as an educator, include starting out as being a technology facilitator for my school district. This job would include participating in preparing teachers to teach with technology in all subjects, and all grade levels. Eventually, I would like to become a technology leader and lead my school district in choosing new and innovative technologies for our future classrooms. I will strive to succeed with my goals as a future facilitator and leader of technology integration in the education field.
I have chosen this degree and career path is because I want to make a large impact on our student's education. I feel that technology integration is the way education is heading and feel technology is the way our students are learning best. I have grown passionate about the power of technology and the changes that it will bring. Students are no longer pen and pencil kids but digital learners who deserve to learn in the most effective way for them possible. It is not fair for our education system to not conform to our current and future students. With my graduate work through Lamar University, I plan to utilize and motivate others the way this program has motivated me to integrate technology into their daily lives.
Where will we be in 5 years? Where will we be in five years? What will our classroom look like? Those are both good questions. Technology is moving in many different directions. It seems that every day there is something new that you can incorporate into a classroom and make it more interactive. Our students today are known as “Digital Natives”. These students have grown up with cable television, cell phones, and the internet. Many of these students are more advanced in technology than the teachers in their classrooms. Learning the different styles of these students is a key when planning a classroom for the 21 Century. These students prefer to receive information quickly and from a variety of sources. According to Melissa, 2009, the main focus of this classroom and its teachers or students will be the LEARNING that is taking place whether using the newest forms of technology or not. One thing that would be a key is to have an interactive white board; this allows the students to interact with the computer by either coming up and touching the board or interacting from their seat with a tablet. This being said all students need to have access to a laptop with wireless internet. Having this would benefit the students when they are working collaboratively. Another thing that would be essential is to have students use podcasting or digital presentations to apply and demonstrate the knowledge that they have learned. IPods can also be used as listening centers, these are very important in elementary classrooms. According to Johnson, L., Levine, A., Smith, R., & Smythe, T. (2009), p.22, these are known as smart objects. Smart objects link the virtual world with the real. They can also interact with one another, creating new interfaces for controlling computers. It is interesting how it connects the physical world with the world of information. These listening centers can be very beneficial when trying to reach all your students, especially ELLs. The next thing that we need to look at is the role of the teacher. We need to keep in mind that the role of the teacher is continually changing. They are no longer the sole provider of the content; instead they are becoming the facilitator. To address this issue the teacher’s workstation should be small and mobile, leaving enough space that the room feels comfortable and open. The teacher can then use the area to move around freely to listen and guide their students. The layout of the classroom needs to be student friendly and versatile in all its functions. The students should be able to sit in a group comfortably with enough room to do individual and collaborative work. Some or even all the walls should be writing surfaces or even interactive whiteboards; so that the teacher and students can all have access. There should be multiple electronic display surfaces placed around the room, so that all students have the opportunity to view comfortably. There needs to be an audio and visual system that will open a world of multimedia. This includes digital projectors that are all mounted on the ceiling, DVD/VHS players and cable TV tuner. Although, this is just a basis for a classroom in five years, you need to keep in mind the grade level you are planning for. There are many things that you will see in upper level grades that you won’t see in the lower levels. The main thing is that you design a room that will help your student’s reach their highest potential. Don’t be afraid to learn right along with you students. Explore the possibilities and look at what best fits the needs of all your students and the teachers.
What I have learned. Throughout this eventual trip of earning my Master’s degree, I have learned a lot about myself as an educator, leader, student, wife, and mother. I have learned the importance of creating a vision. This vision you create can work in many aspects of your life. A vision transforms whatever situation you are in. It provides a picture of what could be. This vision helps you to create dreams and as these dreams come true your vision changes, Building Capacity for Change Sourcebook, (2005). As an educator I have learned that there are so many possibilities out there to help all of my students succeed in what they do. The only downfall to it all is the lack of time, money, understanding, and implementation. Companies have been using technology for so long. They use it to become lean and efficient. As an educator I need to look and explore what opportunities are out there so that I can provide the tools so that my students are prepared for new challenges they will face in their future years. Learning the importance of desegregating data and its purpose will help me find those students who need that little push and find what works best for them. As a leader, I have learned that there are many more things that I need to completely understand before I take that big step. I have learned many of the important issues and topics that leaders face on a daily basis, but I feel that I need to have more experiences with them before I take on the role as a leader. There are so many things to learn about technology, the ins and outs, the rights and wrongs, what works best, etc. I not only need to learn more about these issues, but I also feel that I need to work on myself as a person and my leadership skills. I am the type of person that likes to sit back in the corner and just listen. I don’t provide insight or give feedback. I need to learn how get my ideas out there and support them with what I have learned. As a student, I have learned that things have changed dramatically since I went to college. All the new technology and learning how to use it. I believe that if I had not taken these courses that I would be considered a digital immigrant or someone who has to work at being comfortable with technology, (Solomon & Schrum, 2007). I would not have taken the steps and leaps that I have since creating wikis, blogs, and working with Google docs, group projects using the internet, creating an online course, Schoology, Audacity, and using an avatar in another life, so that now I can be considered a digital native. There are so many others that I learned throughout these past months that if I listed them all that would be all that you would read. As a student, I also learned that my study habits have changed. I can’t just sit back and wait until the last minute to finish a project and/or assignment, especially now since I am a full time teacher, mother, and wife. I have learned to work through my time management issues and find a process that I can use so that I can juggle the other things in my crazy, everyday life. I set aside time each evening for school, work, and family time. If I have days off and my children are at school, I will take that time to work on school work so that I can spend time with my family. As a wife and mother, I have learned how to manage my time better so that I can have time to spend with my family. I have also learned about what possibilities are out there that my children can use this new technology to enhance their learning. We have used moviemaker and the book builder. I also realize how lucky I am to have the support that I have from my husband so that I can make this dream of getting my master’s degree real. Throughout the whole process my attitude and perceptions of technology has changed. I realize that technology is not out there to hurt us or make our lives more difficult, but with the proper training and usage it can help our lives become simpler and make our students more successful.
6 Most Beneficial Classes Leadership for Accountability
Leadership for accountability was in interesting course. I am not just crazy about data, but I know that school districts are driven by data. Our schools need to show improvement year by year and if they are not, they are not successful. We developed action plans after mining for data and created professional development from the data we analyzed. We also created a vision. A vision reflects the continuous reflection, action, re-evaluation, and communication among the principal and staff, Jones & Crochet, (2007). This helped me see the big picture of the data presented about my school.
Information Systems Management
I enjoyed this class and learned quite a bit from this class. It taught us what technology classrooms should look like, sound like, and be like. It gave us a good idea of what the future should hold in technology. We learned about Web 2.0 tools that we will be encountering in the future. These tools such as, blogs, wikis, and podcasts will take interactivity to another level, Beldarrian, (2006). Learning how to use these new tools will help me to be ahead of some students and help to teach other colleagues when the time comes to using them in out district.
Video Technology and Multimedia
In Video Technology and Multimedia, we worked with groups to create a public service announcement. We also created a PhotoStory. These are two programs, PhotoStory and MovieMaker that I would highly recommend to anyone needing to create a slideshow or video. Using these tools for instruction is effective with many students because it helps them both activate prior knowledge and develop a mental model to help them understand new information (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, & Malenoski, 2007).Working with a group was interesting because we could use our Wiki that we created or Google Docs. Either one of these programs, I still use today in my job. Learning the ins and outs of these programs has helped my team as well because I get to share the knowledge!
Teaching with Technology
Again, we worked collaboratively in our Teaching with Technology Course. Collaboration affords students the opportunity to share thoughts and interact with peers, facilitators, and experts in a defined area. They become more involved in constructing their own knowledge through discovery, discussion, and expert guidance, R.I. T. Online Learning, (2010). We utilized Google docs and learned about UDL book builder. We had to plan a lesson for a scenario classroom. We struggled a bit keeping in contact however, the lesson turned out beautifully and we were pleased with our outcome for our "scenario" students. This helped us understand working in groups via online. It sometimes is not as easy as face to face but so much more convenient.
Concepts of Educational Technology
I found this class to be very beneficial. Being new to the state of Texas and its educational setting I became very informed about the Texas Long Range Plan, the Technology TEKS and breaking down information on the STaR Chart. These three things will be key in my role as a technology leader. Knowing the importance of them will help me to make better, more informed decisions. Web Mastering Web Mastering was a very busy and diligent class. We learned about the importance of Acceptable Use Policies or AUP. AUP defines the intended uses of the network including unacceptable uses and the consequences for non-compliance, Mitchell, (2010). We created a high level project plan and researched functionality of websites. We also got to critique our own school website which was interesting to do. This will help us understand the importance of Policies and Guidelines in the classroom and school.
3 year Professional Development The next three years are certain to be interesting. Having finished my master’s degree, I will be more marketable for a district level technology position. However, is that where I want to go right now? Part of me thinks yes (no more grading papers and no more parents to deal with) and part of me says no. Year one I plan to finish out 5th grade and help my students become successful by implementing technology as best I can with the class I have. My goal is to implement one project based learning experiences, toward the end of the school year. My professional development will be rereading and implementing “Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works” by Pitler et al. I will also look for district training with technology tools. Year two I will probably stay with the same grade level but I would like to have more duties that deal with the implementation of technology in the classroom. I would like to plan authentic learning experiences for these students through project-based learning using constructivist theories, with technology being the mainstay. My professional development may include technology conferences, PBL sessions through Region IV, and district level courses (perhaps even teaching a few). Year three I see myself in a technology leader position or just some type of technology position. Being able to implement all the knowledge that I gained from this course work and also through personal experiences I will be able to better serve whomever I will be working with. I will continue to research new technology tools that will be implemented in the classrooms in the future. . My three year plan isn’t very aggressive as far as jumping right into a district technology leader position, as many would expect. It’s more of a “slow and steady wins the race” scenario. I would like to be able to say that I have had practice implementing technology with the regular curriculum before I teach teachers how to do it themselves. I do not feel that I am ready to take on the role as a technology leader. I feel that I need more classroom experience.
References Beldarrian, Y. (2006). Distance Education Trends: Integrating New Technologies to Foster Students Interactions and Collaboration. Distance Education, 27.2, 139-153 Building Capacity for Change Sourcebook, (2005). Retrieved from: http://www.beyondresistance.com/pdf_files/5x3_5x8.pdf Johnson, L., Levine, A., Smith, R., & Smythe, T. (2009). The 2009Horizon Report: K-12 Edition, retrieved from: http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2010-Horizon-Report-K12.pdf Jones, L. & Crochet, F. (2007). The Importance of Visions for School and School Improvement. retrieved from: http://cnx.org/content/m15634/1.1/ Melissa. (2009, December 10). What should 21st Century Skills look like in a classroom? Mitchell, B., (2010). Acceptable Use Policy. Retrieved from: http://compnetworking.about.com/od/filetransferprotocol/a/aup_use_policy.htm Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using Technology with Classroom Instruction That Works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. R.I.T Online Learning, (2010). Benefits of Online Learning. Retrieved from: http://online.rit.edu/faculty/teaching_strategies/collaborative_learning/benefits.cfm Solomon, G., & Schrum, L., (2007). Web 2.O New Tools, New Schools. Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education. Williamson, J. & Redish, T. (2009). Technology facilitation and leadership standards: What every K-12 leader should know and be able to do. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.
Appendix Curriculum Vitae Stacey Thompson sthompson@kisd.org 5741 Cr 4157 D Overton, Texas 75684 (903) 987-1084
Education:
Northeast Community College, Norfolk, Nebraska Associates of Arts and Sciences Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Graduation December 2003, TExEs successfully completed, Spring 2007 Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas Masters in Educational Technology Leadership August 2009 : In Progress Graduation May 2010
AMI Instructor, Kilgore Intermediate School, Kilgore, TX
Instructional Support for students to pass TAKS in Math
Related Coursework:
Student Teacher, Fall 2003, Kindergarten, Pierce Elementary, Pierce Public Schools · Taught self-contained classroom, all subjects. · Prepared Daily lesson plans, teaching materials and assessments. · Assumed responsibility for teaching and instruction during prescribed times. · Developed and implemented educational lesson plans.
Comprehensive Examination and Summative Final Report
Stacey Thompson
Lamar University- ET 8011
Abstract
My name is Stacey Thompson and I have been attending Lamar University’s Academic Partnership Program in order to earn my Master’s Degree in Technology Leadership. Preparing effective technology facilitators and leaders is an increasingly important mission for colleges of education, (Williamson & Redish, 2009). I have learned a plethora of information that will be beneficial to me as an educator or technology leader or facilitator. This experience has broadened my vision of education in schools and has given me background knowledge of how to create continuous improvement for our students.
Future Career Plans and Goals
My future career plans as an educator, include starting out as being a technology facilitator for my school district. This job would include participating in preparing teachers to teach with technology in all subjects, and all grade levels. Eventually, I would like to become a technology leader and lead my school district in choosing new and innovative technologies for our future classrooms. I will strive to succeed with my goals as a future facilitator and leader of technology integration in the education field.
I have chosen this degree and career path is because I want to make a large impact on our student's education. I feel that technology integration is the way education is heading and feel technology is the way our students are learning best. I have grown passionate about the power of technology and the changes that it will bring. Students are no longer pen and pencil kids but digital learners who deserve to learn in the most effective way for them possible. It is not fair for our education system to not conform to our current and future students. With my graduate work through Lamar University, I plan to utilize and motivate others the way this program has motivated me to integrate technology into their daily lives.
Where will we be in 5 years?
Where will we be in five years? What will our classroom look like? Those are both good questions. Technology is moving in many different directions. It seems that every day there is something new that you can incorporate into a classroom and make it more interactive.
Our students today are known as “Digital Natives”. These students have grown up with cable television, cell phones, and the internet. Many of these students are more advanced in technology than the teachers in their classrooms. Learning the different styles of these students is a key when planning a classroom for the 21 Century. These students prefer to receive information quickly and from a variety of sources. According to Melissa, 2009, the main focus of this classroom and its teachers or students will be the LEARNING that is taking place whether using the newest forms of technology or not. One thing that would be a key is to have an interactive white board; this allows the students to interact with the computer by either coming up and touching the board or interacting from their seat with a tablet. This being said all students need to have access to a laptop with wireless internet. Having this would benefit the students when they are working collaboratively. Another thing that would be essential is to have students use podcasting or digital presentations to apply and demonstrate the knowledge that they have learned. IPods can also be used as listening centers, these are very important in elementary classrooms. According to Johnson, L., Levine, A., Smith, R., & Smythe, T. (2009), p.22, these are known as smart objects. Smart objects link the virtual world with the real. They can also interact with one another, creating new interfaces for controlling computers. It is interesting how it connects the physical world with the world of information. These listening centers can be very beneficial when trying to reach all your students, especially ELLs. The next thing that we need to look at is the role of the teacher. We need to keep in mind that the role of the teacher is continually changing. They are no longer the sole provider of the content; instead they are becoming the facilitator. To address this issue the teacher’s workstation should be small and mobile, leaving enough space that the room feels comfortable and open. The teacher can then use the area to move around freely to listen and guide their students.
The layout of the classroom needs to be student friendly and versatile in all its functions. The students should be able to sit in a group comfortably with enough room to do individual and collaborative work. Some or even all the walls should be writing surfaces or even interactive whiteboards; so that the teacher and students can all have access. There should be multiple electronic display surfaces placed around the room, so that all students have the opportunity to view comfortably. There needs to be an audio and visual system that will open a world of multimedia. This includes digital projectors that are all mounted on the ceiling, DVD/VHS players and cable TV tuner.
Although, this is just a basis for a classroom in five years, you need to keep in mind the grade level you are planning for. There are many things that you will see in upper level grades that you won’t see in the lower levels. The main thing is that you design a room that will help your student’s reach their highest potential. Don’t be afraid to learn right along with you students. Explore the possibilities and look at what best fits the needs of all your students and the teachers.
What I have learned.
Throughout this eventual trip of earning my Master’s degree, I have learned a lot about myself as an educator, leader, student, wife, and mother. I have learned the importance of creating a vision. This vision you create can work in many aspects of your life. A vision transforms whatever situation you are in. It provides a picture of what could be. This vision helps you to create dreams and as these dreams come true your vision changes, Building Capacity for Change Sourcebook, (2005).
As an educator I have learned that there are so many possibilities out there to help all of my students succeed in what they do. The only downfall to it all is the lack of time, money, understanding, and implementation.
Companies have been using technology for so long. They use it to become lean and efficient. As an educator I need to look and explore what opportunities are out there so that I can provide the tools so that my students are prepared for new challenges they will face in their future years. Learning the importance of desegregating data and its purpose will help me find those students who need that little push and find what works best for them.
As a leader, I have learned that there are many more things that I need to completely understand before I take that big step. I have learned many of the important issues and topics that leaders face on a daily basis, but I feel that I need to have more experiences with them before I take on the role as a leader. There are so many things to learn about technology, the ins and outs, the rights and wrongs, what works best, etc. I not only need to learn more about these issues, but I also feel that I need to work on myself as a person and my leadership skills. I am the type of person that likes to sit back in the corner and just listen. I don’t provide insight or give feedback. I need to learn how get my ideas out there and support them with what I have learned.
As a student, I have learned that things have changed dramatically since I went to college. All the new technology and learning how to use it. I believe that if I had not taken these courses that I would be considered a digital immigrant or someone who has to work at being comfortable with technology, (Solomon & Schrum, 2007). I would not have taken the steps and leaps that I have since creating wikis, blogs, and working with Google docs, group projects using the internet, creating an online course, Schoology, Audacity, and using an avatar in another life, so that now I can be considered a digital native. There are so many others that I learned throughout these past months that if I listed them all that would be all that you would read. As a student, I also learned that my study habits have changed. I can’t just sit back and wait until the last minute to finish a project and/or assignment, especially now since I am a full time teacher, mother, and wife. I have learned to work through my time management issues and find a process that I can use so that I can juggle the other things in my crazy, everyday life. I set aside time each evening for school, work, and family time. If I have days off and my children are at school, I will take that time to work on school work so that I can spend time with my family.
As a wife and mother, I have learned how to manage my time better so that I can have time to spend with my family. I have also learned about what possibilities are out there that my children can use this new technology to enhance their learning. We have used moviemaker and the book builder. I also realize how lucky I am to have the support that I have from my husband so that I can make this dream of getting my master’s degree real.
Throughout the whole process my attitude and perceptions of technology has changed. I realize that technology is not out there to hurt us or make our lives more difficult, but with the proper training and usage it can help our lives become simpler and make our students more successful.
6 Most Beneficial Classes
Leadership for Accountability
Leadership for accountability was in interesting course. I am not just crazy about data, but I know that school districts are driven by data. Our schools need to show improvement year by year and if they are not, they are not successful. We developed action plans after mining for data and created professional development from the data we analyzed. We also created a vision. A vision reflects the continuous reflection, action, re-evaluation, and communication among the principal and staff, Jones & Crochet, (2007). This helped me see the big picture of the data presented about my school.
Information Systems Management
I enjoyed this class and learned quite a bit from this class. It taught us what technology classrooms should look like, sound like, and be like. It gave us a good idea of what the future should hold in technology. We learned about Web 2.0 tools that we will be encountering in the future. These tools such as, blogs, wikis, and podcasts will take interactivity to another level, Beldarrian, (2006). Learning how to use these new tools will help me to be ahead of some students and help to teach other colleagues when the time comes to using them in out district.
Video Technology and Multimedia
In Video Technology and Multimedia, we worked with groups to create a public service announcement. We also created a PhotoStory. These are two programs, PhotoStory and MovieMaker that I would highly recommend to anyone needing to create a slideshow or video. Using these tools for instruction is effective with many students because it helps them both activate prior knowledge and develop a mental model to help them understand new information (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, & Malenoski, 2007). Working with a group was interesting because we could use our Wiki that we created or Google Docs. Either one of these programs, I still use today in my job. Learning the ins and outs of these programs has helped my team as well because I get to share the knowledge!
Teaching with Technology
Again, we worked collaboratively in our Teaching with Technology Course. Collaboration affords students the opportunity to share thoughts and interact with peers, facilitators, and experts in a defined area. They become more involved in constructing their own knowledge through discovery, discussion, and expert guidance, R.I. T. Online Learning, (2010). We utilized Google docs and learned about UDL book builder. We had to plan a lesson for a scenario classroom. We struggled a bit keeping in contact however, the lesson turned out beautifully and we were pleased with our outcome for our "scenario" students. This helped us understand working in groups via online. It sometimes is not as easy as face to face but so much more convenient.
Concepts of Educational Technology
I found this class to be very beneficial. Being new to the state of Texas and its educational setting I became very informed about the Texas Long Range Plan, the Technology TEKS and breaking down information on the STaR Chart. These three things will be key in my role as a technology leader. Knowing the importance of them will help me to make better, more informed decisions.
Web Mastering
Web Mastering was a very busy and diligent class. We learned about the importance of Acceptable Use Policies or AUP. AUP defines the intended uses of the network including unacceptable uses and the consequences for non-compliance, Mitchell, (2010). We created a high level project plan and researched functionality of websites. We also got to critique our own school website which was interesting to do. This will help us understand the importance of Policies and Guidelines in the classroom and school.
3 year Professional Development
The next three years are certain to be interesting. Having finished my master’s degree, I will be more marketable for a district level technology position. However, is that where I want to go right now? Part of me thinks yes (no more grading papers and no more parents to deal with) and part of me says no.
Year one I plan to finish out 5th grade and help my students become successful by implementing technology as best I can with the class I have. My goal is to implement one project based learning experiences, toward the end of the school year. My professional development will be rereading and implementing “Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works” by Pitler et al. I will also look for district training with technology tools.
Year two I will probably stay with the same grade level but I would like to have more duties that deal with the implementation of technology in the classroom. I would like to plan authentic learning experiences for these students through project-based learning using constructivist theories, with technology being the mainstay. My professional development may include technology conferences, PBL sessions through Region IV, and district level courses (perhaps even teaching a few).
Year three I see myself in a technology leader position or just some type of technology position. Being able to implement all the knowledge that I gained from this course work and also through personal experiences I will be able to better serve whomever I will be working with. I will continue to research new technology tools that will be implemented in the classrooms in the future. .
My three year plan isn’t very aggressive as far as jumping right into a district technology leader position, as many would expect. It’s more of a “slow and steady wins the race” scenario. I would like to be able to say that I have had practice implementing technology with the regular curriculum before I teach teachers how to do it themselves. I do not feel that I am ready to take on the role as a technology leader. I feel that I need more classroom experience.
References
Beldarrian, Y. (2006). Distance Education Trends: Integrating New Technologies to Foster Students Interactions and Collaboration. Distance Education, 27.2, 139-153
Building Capacity for Change Sourcebook, (2005). Retrieved from: http://www.beyondresistance.com/pdf_files/5x3_5x8.pdf
Johnson, L., Levine, A., Smith, R., & Smythe, T. (2009). The 2009Horizon Report: K-12 Edition, retrieved from: http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2010-Horizon-Report-K12.pdf
Jones, L. & Crochet, F. (2007). The Importance of Visions for School and School Improvement. retrieved from: http://cnx.org/content/m15634/1.1/
Melissa. (2009, December 10). What should 21st Century Skills look like in a classroom?
Mitchell, B., (2010). Acceptable Use Policy. Retrieved from:
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/filetransferprotocol/a/aup_use_policy.htm
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using Technology with Classroom
Instruction That Works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development.
R.I.T Online Learning, (2010). Benefits of Online Learning. Retrieved from:
http://online.rit.edu/faculty/teaching_strategies/collaborative_learning/benefits.cfm
Solomon, G., & Schrum, L., (2007). Web 2.O New Tools, New Schools. Eugene, Oregon:
International Society for Technology in Education.
Williamson, J. & Redish, T. (2009). Technology facilitation and leadership standards: What
every K-12 leader should know and be able to do. Eugene, OR: International Society for
Technology in Education.
Appendix
Curriculum Vitae
Stacey Thompson
sthompson@kisd.org
5741 Cr 4157 D
Overton, Texas 75684
(903) 987-1084
Associates of Arts and Sciences
Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Graduation December 2003,
TExEs successfully completed, Spring 2007
Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
Masters in Educational Technology Leadership
August 2009 : In Progress Graduation May 2010
Fifth Grade Teacher, Kilgore Intermediate School, Kilgore, TX
Pierce Public Schools
· Taught self-contained classroom, all subjects.
· Prepared Daily lesson plans, teaching materials and assessments.
· Assumed responsibility for teaching and instruction during prescribed times.
· Developed and implemented educational lesson plans.